Gilligan’s Island’ Facts You Didn’t Know Before

Published on August 21, 2023
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Money On And Off-Set

Natalie Schafter, or Mrs. Howell, was married to millionaire Thurston Howell III. In real life though, the actress was a real millionaire. She bought Rodeo Drive properties when houses were on the same level as cars. She flipped them when prices went up and made loads of money as a result!

Money On And Off Set

Money On And Off Set

Worldwide Acclaim

It turns out that even if the show only aired for three seasons, it still gained critical acclaim from across the world. It was so popular that even a place with no television and electricity heard about it. One time, when Dawn Wells decided to travel to the South Pacific, she came across a small island. When Wells met the chief of the tribe, he immediately recognized her as Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island!

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Worldwide Acclaim

Worldwide Acclaim